#3?

This is the last picture taken of Pat and I before Ellie BURST into the world last year - and if you know anything about her arrival "burst" is an accurate description of the nature in which she arrived.  This picture says two things - 1 we're headed to a theme party and 2 my posture is ATROCIOUS.

It's about that time - no? - to consider a third? Well not yet - we've got another year before we even consider it :)

This month is SO busy - what a month to have a baby.  Not only is it filled with an absurd number of social events, it is the month in which we are to STOP (in between absurd number of social events) and reflect upon the gift we were given when Christ was born.  Just an ironic standard that has been created out of the holiday season and by default it is what we all create - in order to reflect we want to celebrate with our closest friends before the year ends and we begin anew - and in order to celebrate we want the quiet of our home, with our family, to reflect.

It's going to cost an entirely separate Christmas to pay for the quantity of babysitting hours we need this month let alone, CHRISTMAS and Ellie's birthday.  Sorry in advance if your Christmas card is late - it will be a CHRISTMAS card, but it will be paid for after Christmas. 

Oh the joy of the season and what we make of it - back to basics in 2012.  Planning now for then and being more prepared.

Well what was supposed to be a post honoring the anticipation of our precious little lady, more a rant about priorities.  Just vote republican ok? It will make the next few years less painful.